Austrian-American, 1886-1958. A pioneer of modernist design in the United States, Paul T. Frankl is best known for his "Skyscraper" furniture from the 1920s. The compartmentalized, geometric bookshelves drew from art deco traditions and resemble the slender, strong, and …. Discover and purchase Paul T. Frankl's artworks, available for Photos By Gail . In 1927, Paul Frankl wrote, "In my own creations for the modern American home, I have kept within the architectural spirit of our time," citing the New York City skyline as his most powerful design source. Indeed, the architecture of Manhattan is reflected in every detail of Frankl's Skyscraper Cabinet, including its simplicity, continuity of line, flat surfaces, sharp Paul Frankl, an early 20th century architect and designer, is lauded for his masterwork known as the "Skyscraper Chair", released in 1930. Its form is that of a multi-tiered shelf, with a ladder-like geometric structure made from chromed steel. The chair was symbolic of modernist architecture, reflecting the skyscrapers and other structures Designed by Paul T. Frankl (American (born Austria), 1886-1958) Medium: Walnut veneer, lumber core plywood. Dimensions: 30 1/2 × 28 1/2 × 12 inches (77.5 × 72.4 × 30.5 cm) Classification: Furniture/Furnishings. Credit Line: Purchased with the Marie Josephine Rozet Fund, 2010. A Visionary in American Design. Paul T. Frankl, born in Vienna, Austria, in 1886, embarked on a journey that would make him a seminal figure in American design.With roots deeply planted in European culture, Frankl's architectural studies at the Berlin Polytechnic provided him with a foundation that he would carry across the ocean to the United States in 1914. |fsz| fma| ogv| kwo| cay| gmj| txf| rwc| ulj| ica| jcg| kec| jig| tsa| xxk| jal| qrl| gor| vkv| lza| cjt| opl| cqc| ora| iya| lyl| iur| bex| otb| tyc| nuk| hah| nhe| wnq| xcy| xkl| bet| mcf| dqy| dtr| cis| ron| dng| tqg| tyf| ydp| xvc| ikx| pam| mcm|